Jiangxi Province
Overview of Jiangxi Province
Jiangxi Province, abbreviated as "Gan", is located in southeastern China, on the south bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and is known as the "Wu Tou Chu Wei, Yue Hu Min Ting". The total area of the province is 166900 square kilometers, with 11 prefecture level cities under its jurisdiction and a permanent population of 45.2798 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the province will reach 3.21 trillion yuan, ranking among the top in the country in terms of growth rate, and is accelerating the construction of inland open economic pilot zones.
Jiangxi Province currently governs 11 prefecture level cities including Nanchang (provincial capital), Jingdezhen, Pingxiang, Jiujiang, Xinyu, Yingtan, Ganzhou, Ji'an, Yichun, Fuzhou, and Shangrao. As an important agricultural product production base and non-ferrous metal industrial base in China, Jiangxi is known for its beautiful scenery and talented people. It is also the cradle of the Chinese revolution and the birthplace of the People's Army.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location characteristics
Jiangxi Province is located between 24 ¡ã 29 ¡ä -30 ¡ã 04 ¡ä N latitude and 113 ¡ã 34 ¡ä -118 ¡ã 28 ¡ä E longitude. It borders Zhejiang and Fujian to the east, Guangdong to the south, Hunan to the west, and Hubei and Anhui to the north. The province is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the Poyang Lake Plain in the north, forming a basin terrain that opens to the Yangtze River.
2. Terrain and landforms
The terrain of the province is mainly mountainous and hilly
East: Wuyi Mountains
South: the Nanling Mountain Mountains
West: Luoxiao Mountain Range
North: Poyang Lake Plain (accounting for 23% of the province's area)
Highest Peak: Huanggang Mountain (altitude 2158 meters)
3. Water system distribution
Ganjiang River system: Jiangxi's mother river, running through the whole province
Poyang Lake water system: China's largest freshwater lake
Fuhe River system: the main rivers in eastern Jiangxi
Xinjiang River System: Major Rivers in Northeast Jiangxi
4. Climate characteristics
Belonging to subtropical humid monsoon climate:
Annual average temperature: 16-20 ¡æ
Annual precipitation: 1350-1900 millimeters
Significant features: distinct four seasons, simultaneous rain and heat
3¡¢ Historical context
1. Origin of Civilization
Neolithic Age: Wannian Xianrendong Site (12000 years ago)
Shang and Zhou Dynasties: Wucheng Culture (Bronze Civilization)
Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period: The Land of War among Wu, Yue, and Chu
2. Organizational history
Qin Dynasty: Establishment of Jiujiang Commandery
Tang Dynasty: Jiangnan West Road was established, named after "Jiangxi"
Song Dynasty: The period of economic and cultural prosperity
Ming Dynasty: Jingdezhen became the world porcelain capital
3. Modern and Contemporary Development
1927: Nanchang Uprising and establishment of Jinggangshan Revolutionary Base
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China: an important agricultural and industrial base
21st Century: Implementation of the Central Rise Strategy
4¡¢ Cultural Essence
1. Regional cultural characteristics
Hakka Culture: Gannan Hakka Customs
Red Culture: The Spirit of the Cradle of Revolution
Taoist Culture: The Ancestral Court of the Celestial Masters and Taoists on Longhu Mountain
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Traditional Drama: Gan Opera, Tea Picking Opera
Folk Art: Jingdezhen Ceramics, Wuyuan Sheyan
Traditional skills: Processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials such as camphor tree, connecting the four papers of lead mountain
Folk culture: Wuyuan Nuo dance, Hakka tea competition
3. Dialect characteristics
Gan dialect: Most parts of the province
Hakka dialect: Gannan region
Wu language: Parts of Northeast China
Huizhou language: Wuyuan and other places
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. World Heritage Sites
Mount Sanqing National Park (natural heritage)
Longhu Mountain (Ancestral Temple of Taoism)
Mount Wuyi (Jiangxi part)
2. 5A level scenic spot
Jiujiang Mount Lushan Scenic Zone
Shangrao Mount Sanqing Scenic Area
Yingtan Longhu Mountain Scenic Area
Jingdezhen Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Expo Area
Wuyuan Bay area
3. Featured tourism
Red Study Tour: Jinggangshan, Ruijin
Ceramic Culture Tour: Jingdezhen Ancient Kiln
Rural leisure tour: Wuyuan rapeseed flowers
Taoist Health Tour: Longhu Mountain
6¡¢ Food map
1. Characteristics of Gan cuisine
Ganzhou: Three cups of chicken, purse pot
Jiujiang: Poyang Lake Fat Fish Head
Pingxiang: Smoked Meat, Lotus Blood Duck
2. Featured snacks
Nanchang mixed powder
Jingdezhen Cold Powder
Shangrao Chicken Legs
Fuzhou vegetable stems
Ji'an fried noodles
3. Specialty drinks
Lushan Yunwu Tea
Gannan navel orange
Site wine
NanFeng Orange
7¡¢ Development Status
1. Industrial system
Nonferrous Metals: Copper Industry Leading in China
Electronic Information: Nanchang Optics Valley Construction
Aviation Industry: Nanchang Aviation City
Modern Agriculture: An Important National Commodity Grain Base
2. Transportation network
Railway: "Five Vertical and Five Horizontal" High Speed Rail Network
Water Transport: Ganjiang Waterway Upgrading Project
Aviation: Nanchang Changbei International Airport
Highway: Over 6000 kilometers of highways have been opened to traffic
3. Open cooperation
Inland Open Economic Pilot Zone
Revitalization and Development of Former Central Soviet Areas such as Gannan
Construction of the Yangtze River Midstream Urban Agglomeration
Connecting with the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area
From the clouds and mist of Mount Lu to the sparks of Jinggang, from the charm of Jingde porcelain to the surging tides of the Gan River, this "land of literary integrity and righteousness" is writing a new chapter in the reform and development of Jiangxi in the new era with the courage of "daring to be the first" and the responsibility of "setting an example and striving for excellence". There is both the poetry of "sunset and lone ducks flying together" and the pride of "arousing millions of workers and peasants", which is becoming an important window to show Chinese path to modernization.
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